August has started and the count down to Rocket's birthday and school starting has begun. We have some fun events around town scheduled for the next few weeks. We started August off with a bang--- literally!
Friday I took Rocket down to the library to play with the 'toys' in the makerspace at the library. He worked on some 3 D printing items that he had choosed from the thingiverse (www.thingiverse.com) website. I was supposed to work on another machine, but after reading the manual, it was not something I was interested in. We have a plan to go back next weekend and both of us will have some things to make.
Friday night, we were invited to the parish picnic with some friends. So off to the amusement park for some food, rides and a good time with friends. Rocket took off with his buddies and I sat and talked with friends. It was a very cool night for the summer and we definitely needed jackets, though most people did not have jackets with them.
Saturday morning, Rocket and I went school clothes shopping. Our state had a tax-free weekend for all school supplies and clothes under $75.00 (cost per item). I had already done the shopping for the school supplies, so just clothes this time. He needed 3 pairs of pants (I got all 3 for $19.00 total!!!), 5 white shirts, some undershirts, some jammie pants and dress shoes. While we were shopping, we picked up his birthday gift (part of it), Christmas gifts for my sister, Christmas gift for the scout gift exchange, and a birthday gift for his friend. It was an expensive trip, but things are bought and we are all good now- at least for the first few months of the school year.
Saturday night, we headed out to the FC game with other folks from school. We were in the general admission section, which means whoever gets there early gets the good seats. We got there as the gates opened and we got seats in the front row. Unfortunately, per the school rules (the games are played on the college campus), in this section, you can not stand up at the wall. So, we sat through the game instead of standing and cheering. I was not happy about that. People are supposed to stand at the soccer games, sing the team songs, and cheer on the team. After the game, our group from school got to go down and have our picture taken in the goal. The picture is being signed by all the team players and will be sent to school soon. I can not wait to see it. Then, there were fireworks!! it was a great time. the game was a draw which was a good outcome.
The field before the fireworks, that is the goal we stood in for the picture.
Our team defending in the second half.
Part of the 165 school folks in the stands. Rocket and his buddies. P, L, T, Rocket and D. Great young men.
First half- penalty shot on goal, it went just wide of the goal. SOOOOOO CLOSE!!!
Lining up for the penalty shot. Sooo exciting to be this close to the action.
Rocket before the game, wearing his "Percy Jackson" symbol he made at the library on Friday. Definitely looking at someone behind me.
before the game started. there were 25,308 fans at the game- a new record ofr our league. We broke the record our team set last year. This is only our second year in the league/as a team and we are breaking records every where.
Momma and Rocket at the wall before the game.
Sunday, we would have liked to sleep in, but we had church. Rocket also went to a friend's house for a birthday party on Sunday night. The party was a sleepover, so he got back home on Monday at noon. I think the boy had a great weekend.
Coming this month:
PTO meetings resume for me
minor outpatient surgery for me on the 14th
another soccer game on the 15th (though we will be watching the game on TV)
Birthday party for Rocket with friends on the 16th
ice cream social at school on Sunday the 20th
1st day of school on Wednesday, 23Aug.
I think we might make it through this month.
Finally, in exciting news for me- I have been accepted into the masters program at SNHU (Southern New Hampshire University). I will be starting in February and it will take about 4 years to complete the program. All my classes are online. I am excited and terrified at the same time.
Well that is all for today. Hope you are having a great day. Love and hugs to you all,
Deb
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